Periagoge
Scenario

Why accepting help feels like moral failure

I got accommodations for test anxiety but using them makes me feel like I'm cheating even though I know I need them.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Internalized beliefs about fairness and capability can turn necessary support into a source of shame.

Your guide for this
Patan
Patan works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Learning disabilities and neurodivergent learning styles?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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